Analysis · Members' statement · beta

David McKenzie

Conservative on Alberta Referendum 2026-10-08

158 words · 9 sentences · 11 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Claims 41%The ask 11%Reasoning 48%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 18 wordson October 19, the citizens of Alberta will vote on the question of Alberta pursuing separation from Canada.¹ The ask · 14 wordsUnequivocally, I urge Albertans to reject separation as the path forward for our province. Claims · 31 wordsWithout question, the Liberal government in Ottawa has worked against our province over the last 10 years, Unearned certaintyand those actions have led some to believe that separation is the only answer. Reasoning · 76 wordsI disagree. I urge Albertans to put their energies and their votes into making our Confederation work in the way that it was designed to work. The federal government must respect the division of powers in our Constitution and ensure that provinces are unfettered in their areas of authority. To my fellow Albertans, yes, Canada is imperfect, but our shared history, our culture, our hopes and our dreams are worth working on and fighting for together. Claims · 16 wordsOn October 19, I will be voting to ensure a stronger Alberta and a united Canada. The ask · 3 wordsPlease join me.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 86

1 of 1 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Without question”Asserts certainty with a framing formula instead of a source or evidence.

Claims · 1

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“on October 19, the citizens of Alberta will vote on the question of Alberta pursuing separation from Canada”On October 19, 2026, Alberta citizens will vote in a referendum on the question of Alberta pursuing separation from Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19